Cranberry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are not only delicious, but they are also a great source of vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Cranberry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1120

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Sweet Potatoes
• 1 cup Dried Cranberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pecans
• 2 tablespoon Maple Syrup
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork.
3. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender.
4. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the cranberry stuffing. In a small bowl, combine the dried cranberries, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
5. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
6. Cut a slit lengthwise in each sweet potato and gently scoop out some of the flesh to create a cavity.
7. Stuff each sweet potato with the cranberry mixture.
8. Place the stuffed sweet potatoes back in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberry stuffing is heated through.
9. Remove from the oven and let the stuffed sweet potatoes rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 15g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.